Senior Officer, Finance

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

6d•CA$64,865 - CA$81,935•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the incumbent plans and coordinates the activities related to the financial operations of the sector, including payroll verification and financial transactions in order to provide support and advice to managers and to ensure that the policies and procedures are well understood and properly implemented.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles normally acquired through postsecondary studies in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role
Knowledge of computer systems and software including financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, Internet and e-mail
Experience in interpreting, explaining and applying policies and regulations
Experience in preparing reports
Ability to produce high quality work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills
High level of discretion
Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

Administer internally and/or externally-funded budgets to ensure compliance with established policies.
Analyze financial statements against budgets for various types of funds to identify and address any inconsistencies.
Perform all research and analysis necessary to provide recommendations to managers and/or researchers on the effective preparation of budgets, budget projections and shortfalls to maximize revenue and contain expenditure.
Administer the ongoing financial transaction processes for the sector, to maintain financial integrity and transparency and to ensure compliance with established policies.
Act as approval agent for invoices, travel advances, requests for reimbursement and credit card statements to verify that documentation and taxation are correct.
Purchase goods and services for the sector, on purchase order or on credit card, in compliance with all relevant policies.
Request estimates from suppliers on behalf of internal clients and provide recommendations.
Prepare various moderately complex reports, on a scheduled as well as ad-hoc basis, on financial transactions, accounts, payroll, and budget projections of the sector to support ongoing operations and strategic planning.
In collaboration with Financial Resources, submit required financial data to meet reporting requirements of granting agencies.
Control and prepare any financial records as required for audit.
Write and maintain procedure manuals for internal use on procedures, processes and systems related to the incumbent’s responsibilities.